Honoring a legacy of shared patriotism
1941-2016
Friday, September 16, 2016 SUMTER COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
Sequence of Events
6:00p.m. Social Hour 7:00p.m. Introduction of Distinguished Guests Presentation of Colors National Anthem Invocation Toasts POW-MIA Remembrance Special Remarks Dinner Cutting of the Cake Intermission Introduction of Guest Speaker Address by retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley Closing Remarks Air Force Song Dancing 10:30p.m. Adjournment
Bill of Fare
MAIN COURSE Seasonal mixed green salad, honey vinaigrette, soft dinner roll, Prime Rib, Roasted garlic smashed potatoes, asparagus, Low Country Shrimp & Grits mushroom garlic cream sauce, bacon, cheese & green onion DESSERT Cheesecake, strawberry puree
PUBLISHER Jack Osteen
DESIGN Cary Howard Leigh Mitchell
HISTORICAL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY Sammy Way
Toasts
Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to our Nation’s colors, which have been carried into battle throughout the world by members of our United States Armed Forces. May it forever wave above the greatest Nation on earth—To the Colors! ALL: TO THE COLORS! Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to our Commander-in-Chief, the President of the United States —To the President! ALL: TO THE PRESIDENT! Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to great state of South Carolina —To South Carolina! ALL: TO SOUTH CAROLINA! Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the Chief of Staff of the United States Army —To the Chief! ALL: TO THE CHIEF! Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force —Hear, Hear! ALL: HEAR, HEAR!
A History of Shaw Air Force Base
In spring 1940, the then-secretary of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, William A. Thompson, foresaw a future growth in aviation and military airpower, and suggested a U.S. Army Air Corps flight training field in the Sumter area. So he convened a planning committee. Thompson, along with Sumter Mayor Fulton B. Creech and other committee members, proposed alternative sites and plans to the Air Corps. On May 27, 1941 the War Department approved a site west of Sumter where today’s base sits, and by the end of June construction began. The War Department named the installation Shaw Field on Aug. 7, 1941 in honor of Sumter native, World War I pilot and battle casualty 1st Lt. Ervin David Shaw. By Aug. 30, 1941 the Army activated Shaw Field as a flight school under the jurisdiction of the Southeast Training Center. Shaw was the first flying school of World War II with the mission to train aviation cadets in a nineweek, basic flying course. The first training aircraft used on the installation were Vultee BT-13 aircraft. Then in 1944 the Air Corps added North American AT-6 “Texans,” when advanced training began here.
The first instructors arrived Dec. 3, 1941 followed by the first class of 138 cadets 12 days later. During Shaw’s first three years in existence, thousands of U.S. French, Canadian, and British cadets trained here. No one can dispute that the more than 8,000 graduating pilots directly contributed to the Allied victory in World War II. After the war’s end, Shaw Field continued to provide the Army’s Aviation Cadet Program for new pilots entering service. Then, in October 1946 the 20th Fighter Group arrived on station and brought the 55th, 77th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. The Air Force became a separate branch of the U.S. Armed Forces on Sept. 17, 1947. Four months later, in January 1948 Shaw Field officially became Shaw Air Force Base. In December 1951 the 20th Fighter Wing left Shaw and was replaced by the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing which remained the host unit here until the 20th FW returned in 1994. Throughout Shaw AFB’s 75 year history, the base played
host to numerous milestones including: 9th Air Force, August 1954, headquarters stood up here. Operation SUN RUN, Nov. 27, 1957: Four RF-101s from Shaw raced from Ontario County Airport, California, to Floyd Bennett Field, Long Island, New York, in three hours and seven minutes, and set a transcontinental speed record. Cuban Missile Crisis, Nov. 26, 1962: The 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing deployed to Florida to provide photographic documentation of the buildup of Russian nuclear missiles in Cuba. The first pictures were gathered by Shaw Airmen. President John F. Kennedy personally presented a Presidential Unit Citation to the wing. Pueblo Incident, Jan. 28, 1968: Six Shaw EB-66 aircraft deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, following the seizure of the American intelligence ship U.S.S. Pueblo by North Korea. Blizzard, February 1973: South Carolina suffered its worst snowstorm in recorded history. The storm dropped 21 inches of snow and stranded thousands of motorists on the area’s highways as well as isolated residents in
rural areas. Shaw Airmen played a major role in the area’s rescue and recovery operations. Annexation, December 1980: Sumter annexed Shaw into the city limits. Headquarters, Air Force Central (AFCENT), stood up here August 2009. Hurricane Hugo, Sept. 22, 1989: A category 4 hurricane crashed through this area and caused $45 million in damage to the base. Once again, Shaw Airmen provided much labor in the area’s recovery efforts. Operations since 1990: Many thousands of Shaw Airmen have constantly been on the forefront for deployments worldwide such as in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Allied Force, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, New Dawn, Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Unified Protector and currently for Inherent Resolve. Headquarters, 9th Air Force, August 2009: New command stood up here. Headquarters, Army Central/Third Army (ARCENT) September 2011: Stood up here.
20th Fighter Wing Commander COLONEL DANIEL T. LASICA UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Colonel Daniel Lasica is the Commander of the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The wing’s mission is to provide, project and sustain combat-ready air forces. As commander, he serves as the senior officer responsible for organizing, training and equipping an 18-squadron wing with three Lockheed-Martin F-16CM Fighting Falcon squadrons. Additionally, Colonel Lasica is responsible for the mission readiness of the wing’s aircraft, 17 wing staff agencies, stewardship of Shaw, and the health and welfare of 7,886 active duty Airmen and civilians and more than 8,000 family members. Further, he supervises the support of the 25,000 local military retirees and 24 geographically separated units across nine states. Colonel Lasica entered the Air Force in 1994 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and has held various flying positions in the F-16, T-37, and C-208. He has served at the squadron, group, wing, numbered air force and Joint Staff levels. The colonel is a command pilot with over 3,880 flying hours and has flown missions in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, and Republic of South Korea defense obligations. Prior to his current position Colonel Lasica was assigned to the Joint Staff J-3 as the Current Operations Division Chief. EDUCATION 1994 Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, CO
2000 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL 2007 Master’s degree in Aviation/Aerospace Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL 2008 Master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies , Naval Command and Staff College, Naval War College, Newport, RI 2009 Master’s degree in Military Art and Science, School of Advanced Military Studies, Ft Leavenworth, KS 2013 Master’s degree in National Security and Resource Strategy, Eisenhower School, Ft McNair, Washington DC ASSIGNMENTS 1. December 1994-December 1995, student pilot, 37th Flying Training Squadron, Columbus AFB, MS 2. May 1996-December 1998, T-37 instructor pilot, 85th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin AFB, TX 3. May 1999-December 1999, student pilot, 308th Fighter Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ 4. December 1999-July 2002, F-16 instructor pilot, flight commander, 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM 5. July 2002-September 2005, F-16 instructor pilot, F-16 flight examiner, flight commander, assistant operations officer, 308th Fighter Squadron and 56th Operations Group, Luke AFB, AZ 6. September 2005-July 2007, F-16 instructor pilot 36th Fighter Squadron, 7th Air Force Weapons and Tactics, Chief, 7th Air Force Commander’s Action Group, Chief of Special Technical Operations and Advanced Programs Manager, Osan AB, ROK 7. August 2007-June 2008, student, Naval Command and Staff College, Naval War College, Newport, RI 8. July 2008-June 2009, student, School of Advanced Military Studies, Ft Leavenworth, KS
9. August 2009-May 2010, 56 FW Chief of Safety, F-16 instructor pilot, Luke AFB, AZ 10. May 2010-May 2012, Commander, 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ 11. July 2012-June 2013, student, Eisenhower School, Ft McNair, Washington DC 12. August 2013-August 2014, Commander, 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan 13. September 2014-August 2016, Current Operations Division Chief and Chief of Operations, J-3, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Command Pilot Flight Hours: 3880 Aircraft Flown: F-16, T-37, C-208, Mi-17 MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Superior Service Medal Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant June 1, 1994 First Lieutenant June 1, 1996 Captain June1, 1998 Major July 1, 2004 Lieutenant Colonel June 1, 2008 Colonel October 1, 2013
Shaw Air Force Base
20TH FIGHTER WING Col. Daniel T. Lasica.................................................................................................................................................................Commander Col. John W. Bosone.................................................................................................................................................... Vice Commander Chief Master Sgt. Christopher H. McKinney.......................................................................................... Senior Enlisted Advisor U.S. ARMY CENTRAL Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett...................................................................................................................................................Commander Maj. Gen. William B. Hickman.................................................................................................... Deputy Commander, Operations Maj. Gen. Paul C. Hurley Jr....................................................................................................... Deputy Commander, Sustainment Brig. Gen. David P. Glaser....................................................................................................................................................Chief of Staff Command Sgt. Maj. Eric C. Dostie.............................................................................................................. Senior Enlisted Advisor U.S. AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND Lt. Gen Jeffrey L. Harrigian...................................................................................................................................................Commander Maj. Gen. Jay B. Silveria........................................................................................................................................ Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Andrew J. Toth.......................................................................................................................... Asst. Deputy Commander Chief Master Sgt. Joseph A. Montgomery.............................................................................................. Senior Enlisted Advisor 9TH AIR FORCE Maj. Gen. Scott J. Zobrist......................................................................................................................................................Commander Col. Scott E. Caine........................................................................................................................................................ Vice Commander Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III......................................................................................................... Senior Enlisted Advisor SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Chairman Vivian Fleming-McGhaney.......................................................................................................................................District 5 Vice Chairman James T. McCain, Jr.........................................................................................................................................District 6 Naomi D. Sanders..............................................................................................................................................................................District 1 Artie Baker..........................................................................................................................................................................................District 2 James R. Byrd, Jr..............................................................................................................................................................................District 3 Charles T. Edens...............................................................................................................................................................................District 4 Eugene Baten.....................................................................................................................................................................................District 7 SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas J. Lowery.................................................................................................................................................Ward 1 Ione J. Dwyer.........................................................................................................................................................................................Ward 2 Calvin K. Hastie, Sr............................................................................................................................................................................. .Ward 3 Colleen Yates....................................................................................................................................................................................... Ward 4 Robert A. Galiano................................................................................................................................................................................Ward 5 David Merchant....................................................................................................................................................................................Ward 6
GUEST SPEAKER
Retired Gen. Moseley Retired General T. Michael Moseley served as the 18th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. As Chief, he served as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipage of nearly 700,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen serving in the United States and overseas. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the President. General Moseley graduated from Texas A&M University in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He earned a master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1972, also in political science. He has commanded the F-15 Division of the USAF Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nev., the 33rd Operations Group at Eglin AFB, Fla., and the 57th Wing, the Air Force’s largest, most-diverse flying wing, also at Nellis. The general has served as the combat director of operations for Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia. General Moseley also commanded 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces while serving as Combined Forces Air Component Commander for operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The general is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He has been awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the Order of National Merit (Officer) and the Order of National Merit (Commander) by the president of the French Republic, which is the second highest French military award. He has also been awarded the United Arab Emirates’ Military Medal, 1st Class, by the president of the U.A.E., the Mérito Santos-Dumont from the Brazilian Air Force, and the Republic of Singapore Meritorious Service Medal. General Moseley’s staff assignments have been a mix of operational, joint and personnel duties. These include serving in Washington, D.C., as Director for Legislative Liaison for the Secretary of the Air Force; Deputy Director for PoliticoMilitary Affairs for Asia/Pacific and Middle East, the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Chief of the Air Force General Officer Matters Office; Chief of Staff of the Air Force Chair and Professor of Joint and Combined Warfare at the National War College; and Chief of the Tactical Fighter Branch, Tactical Forces Division, Directorate of Plans, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.
The Shaw Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Ball Committee Chairman – Maj. Brett Shilling Co-Chairman – Capt. Melissa Blackburn Co-Chairman – Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Short Co-Chairman – Master Sgt. Jason Tilley Master Sgt. Latisha Cole 2nd Lt. Kimberlie Kirkpatrick Master Sgt. Somachai Rollins 1st Lt. Katharine Donovan Ms. Shelley Kile Ms. Jacqueline Wren Master Sgt. Alvin Edmunds Mr. James Olsen Tech. Sgt. Andrea Restivo Master Sgt. Karen Hastings Capt. Ashley Ivey Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Rankins Capt. Edward Tabbutt
Acknowledgements
The Committee would like to express our sincere appreciation to each Special Patron of the 75th Anniversary Ball, and to the many individuals who donated their time and effort
Our Special Thanks to:
Crestwood High School AFJROTC, for their support The Sumter High School Jazz band, for their musical entertainment A1C Sean Sweeney, whose illustration was used to design the Ball’s logo depicting the unbreakable partnership with our base community The Shaw AFB Honor Guard, for their solemn tribute during this evening’s event Mr. Jack Osteen and The Sumter Item for so graciously designing and printing this program
And our congratulations to:
The men and women of Shaw Air Force Base and their families, who for 75 years have created a legacy of shared patriotism
Special Patrons Thank You! Black River Electric Cooperative City of Sumter Farmer’s Telephone Cooperative NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank Palmetto Health Tuomey SAFE Federal Credit Union Sumter County The Sumter Item Thompson Construction Group, Inc.
County Council
Dear Colonel Daniel T. Lasica:
On this 75th Anniversary of Shaw Air Force Base, I am pleased to extend sincere congratulations to the men and women of Shaw Air Force Base who are all part of Team Sumter. The initial establishment of Shaw Field and its early mission training Air Cadets, the mission of Shaw Air Force Base today, and the different operations of this outstanding facility demonstrate how tremendously Shaw AFB has progressed during these past 75 years. County Council members and I, along with the 107,000 citizens of this County, are honored to have Shaw AFB in our community. The bonding relationship with Team Shaw, along with the wealth of knowledge that we obtain from military personnel, civil service employees, and their family members, have made Sumter the best place to live, learn, work and play. May the years in the future continue to find Shaw as the best of the best military installations in these United States and beyond our borders. It is our hope that our great relationship as a part of Team Sumter will continue even stronger throughout the years to come. Yours truly,
Vivian Fleming McGhaney, Chairman Sumter County Council
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On August 30, 1941. when Shaw Field opened, I doubt that many could have imagined how it would impact the Sumter community over time. Shaw Field was a training site for Army Air Corps pilots and America was just learning the potential air power in a military setting, as the German Luftwaffe was terrorizing Britian with air attacks. Just ninety-nine days after Shaw opened, the Japanese attacked Pear Harbor, and since Shaw’s role as a major player in our country’s air power began in earnest. It’s role has only grown since. Through World War II, the Korean War, the Berlin Airlift, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and any major operation involving the United States military, Shaw has been at the ready and a major force for freedom. The news media today often says our country has been at war in the Middle East for fifteen years. We in Sumter know that, since the Gulf War began in 1990, the airmen of Shaw have been at war, with their role only escalating after the cowardly attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Today, Shaw is home for the 20th Fighter Wing, the largest contingent of F-16s in the continental United States. It is home for other Air Force units, such as Air Force Central Command and Ninth Air Force. And in 2011, it proudly became the home of Army Central Command - Third Army and “Patton’s Own”. Truly, Shaw is a part of the Sumter community of which we are justly and unsbashedly proud. Many who are not from Sumter will see only the nearly one billion dollar per year economic impact that Shaw has on the economy of Sumter and surrounding areas. However, anyone who spends any time here knows that the attachment of Sumter and Shaw is much more than financial. In Sumter, we have many veterans and retirees who understand the mission of our military and the importance of Shaw to that mission. Beyond that, our citizens love our country, and we are proud to play a small role in its defense by making our military neighbors feel welcome and at home. The relationship between Shaw and Sumter is legendary throughout the military. It has been forged by mutual respect for the role that each plays in the life of the other, by friendships that endure a lifetime as airmen, soldiers and their families live in Sumter neighborhoods, worship and learn together, and take care of each other. It is uplifted by the recognition that Shaw brings to Sumter people of diverse backgrounds and experiences who enhance our community. It is cemented when so many military retirees, who could live anywhere, choose our small community. What binds Sumter and Shaw at the end of the day? Uncommon Patriotism! Happy Birthday to Shaw Air Force Base and the United States Air Force! Sincerely,
Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Mayor
Chamber of Commerce
Greetings On behalf of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, we congratulate Shaw Air Force Base on their 75th Anniversary. Our mission is to promote an ideal business environment which supports growth and total community development. Shaw Air Force Base has played a significant role in helping us achieve our goals. With an estimated economic impact to our surrounding economy approaching $1 Billion, Shaw Air Force Base is vital to the continued success of our community. The Chamber’s Military Affairs Division, along with the Shaw-Sumter Community Council strive to bring the business community and the base together to forge new and sustain valuable relationships. Through these last 75 years, we have witnessed many significant changes, both at Shaw and within the local community, all the while working to improve the sense of place we call home. The Airmen and civilians at Shaw have dedicated countless volunteer hours to the Sumter Community and we are proud to consider you a part of our family. The Chamber of Commerce will always work to ensure the sustainability and success of Shaw Air Force Base and its efforts, and we look forward to another successful 75 years. Regards,
Chris Hardy, CCE, IOM President & CEO
1st Lt. Ervin “Molly” David Shaw Ervin D. Shaw was born Sept. 30, 1894 in Alcolu, South Carolina. Because he would often exclaim, “Hot tamale!” his family nicknamed him, “Molly.” He enlisted in the Army June 1917 and trained in aviation at Ohio State University before heading overseas. While in the United Kingdom, to get into combat, on April 4, 1918 Shaw received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army and accepted a commission as a first lieutenant, Signal Corps, Royal Canadian Air Service. He soon crossed the English Channel heading for combat on mainland Europe. In France, Shaw was attached to the Royal Air Force and became one of three “Yanks” in the 48th Squadron, British Expeditionary Force. For several weeks, Shaw flew missions behind enemy lines. Fellow Airmen would later say he was considered one of the squadron’s best. However, at 6 p.m., July 9, 1918 Shaw took off but did not return from a combat sortie. With his RAF observer, Sgt. Thomas Smith, Shaw left Bertangles Aerodrome in a new Bristol F2B B1113 on a reconnaissance mission looking for German troops, guns and equipment. While airborne they encountered three German aircraft, and in the dogfight which followed, the Germans shot them down. Shaw and Smith were buried next to each other at Regina Trench Cemetery, Courcelette, Somme, France. Today, Shaw is the only American Airman buried there. Ervin Shaw, sitting
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 20th FIGHTER WING (ACC) SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA Greetings We are here tonight to celebrate two significant milestones, the 69th birthday of the United States Air Force and the 75th Anniversary of Shaw Air Force Base. Since the beginning of this partnership, Shaw Air Force Base, originally Shaw Field, and the Sumter community have shared a unique bond unlike any other. This friendship has fueled the success of Shaw Air Force Base and its noble mission to fight our Nation’s wars. Additionally, with its uncommon patriotism and southern hospitality, Sumter has played a key role in the development of innumerable Airmen, their families, and the base. Tonight we remember the great men and women who have gone before us to make the United States Air Force the most powerful Air Force in history and Shaw Air Force Base America’s go-to combat wing, while reorganizing our steadfast friends in the Sumter community. We also look forward to the sustained combat excellence of our Air Force and Shaw Air Force Base, as well as continuing our tremendous relationship with the Sumter community. With deepest regards and a salute to the longevity of our friendship. Sincerely, DANIEL T. LASICA Colonel, USAF Commander
Headquarters United States Army Central 1 Gabreski Drive Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina 29152 Greetings The Soldiers of U.S. Army Central would like to congratulate the city of Sumter and the U.S. Air Force on their 75th anniversary as partners on Shaw Air Force Base. At the same time, we would like to extend a happy 69th birthday to the United States Air Force. Although we are the newest members of Team Shaw, we would like the Sumter community to know we feel welcomed by your- unwavering patriotism and southern hospitality. In the five years since USARCENT became part of this community, the support and appreciation we received from Sumter and Shaw AFB makes us proud to call this place home. Since the separation of the Army Air Corps from the Army, and the inception of the United States Air Force, both services continue to fight together. We share a common heritage reflected here in South Carolina through our partnership at Shaw AFB. As you reflect on the past 75 years of teamwork and camaraderie, know that we look forward to continuing to contribute to the already illustrious legacy established by the Air Force here in Sumter. Please accept our deepest appreciation for acceptance into the community. We look forward to building even stronger bonds and relationships in the future. Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday! Third -- Always First! Sincerely,
MICHAEL X. GARRETT Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Commander, United States Army Central
United States Air Forces Central Command 524 Shaw Drive, Suite 100 Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina 29152-5029 Greetings From the day Major Burton Hovey, Jr. took command of Shaw Field in 1941 through today, the relationship between Shaw Air Force Base and the Sumter community has been one of the strongest in the United States military. As the United States Air Force celebrates its 69th birthday, that relationship continues to thrive. The City and County of Sumter were instrumental in the development of Shaw Field and have continued to play a critical role since then. Families across the United States Air Force continue to seek assignments to Shaw AFB due to the welcoming environment that our service members experience. Tonight’s gala is not merely a celebration of 75 years of operations at Shaw or 69 years of service under the United States Air Force; rather, it is a celebration of 75 years of partnership between Shaw AFB personnel and the Sumter community. Tonight we salute the men and women who came before us and made the United States Air Force and Shaw Air Force Base into the premier organizations that they are today as well as the City and County of Sumter, our long-time friends. Please accept my most sincere best wishes for a wonderful anniversary celebration.
Headquarters, Ninth Air Force 524 Shaw Drive, Suite 100 Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina 29152-5029 Greetings This momentous occasion commemorates the special bond between Shaw Air Force Base and the Sumter community. Today we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Shaw-Sumter partnership and the 69th birthday of the United States Air Force. We also salute the men, women, and organizations that forged our legacy. From our beginnings-when the Sumter community played a significant role in developing Shaw Field-to our present, the City of Sumter continues to embrace its military neighbors with friendship and southern hospitality. Sumter’s Uncommon Patriotism, Progressive Spirit and unparalleled support of our Airmen, Soldiers and their families is absolutely integral to our success. As we remember and reflect on these 75 years we’ve shared, let us also look forward. Our strong Shaw-Sumter community partnership stands the test of time and will undoubtedly carry us to new heights in the coming years. Please accept my warmest wishes for a successful and memorable anniversary! Sincerely,
Sincerely,
ANDREW J. TOTH Brigadier General, USAF Assistant Deputy Commander
SCOTT J. ZOBRIST Major General, USAF Commander
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